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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Tartuffe @ New York Theatre Workshop, The Bridges Of Madison County: In Concert @ Carnegie Hall, Diversion @ The Barrow Group, Christine Pedi’s Snow Business @ The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Anna Christie @ St. Ann’s Warehouse, Porgy and Bess at the Met, and Amahl And The Night Visitors @ Lincoln Center Theater
Anna Christie @ St. Ann’s Warehouse Photo by Julieta Cervantes
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Panel:
Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook
PETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Peter also has columns at Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select, and many other places.
Showtune for Today: The Shortest Day of the Year from The Boys from Syracuse
Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook
MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and interviewer. The founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other publications, and he writes reviews of cabaret shows for NiteLifeExchange.com. Additionally, Michael is known as a producer and director of shows at 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and other venues.
Carnegie Hall tour guide
James Marino | [email protected] | Facebook
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Review: AN EVENING WITH LEN CARIOU at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Valuable and Unforgettable by Stephen Mosher (BroadwayWorld)
In Conversation With Michael Portantiere returns to The Beechman with a legend.
Reviews:
PF + MP: Tartuffe @ New York Theatre Workshop, through January 25, 2026
By Molière
In a new version by Lucas Hnath
Choreography by Raja Feather Kelly
Directed by Sarah Benson
The cast of Tartuffe will include Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick (Plaza Suite) as Tartuffe, Emmy Award winner David Cross (“Arrested Development”) as Orgon, Obie Award winner Emily Davis (Is This A Room) as Mariane, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Bianca Del Rio as Mme Pernelle, Tony Award nominee Amber Gray (Hadestown) as Elmire, Obie Award winner Ryan J. Haddad (Dark Disabled Stories) as Damis, Tony Award winner Francis Jue (Yellow Face) as Cleante, Tony Award winner Lisa Kron (Fun Home) as Dorine, and Emmy Award nominee Ikechukwu Ufomadu (“Ziwe”) as Valére.
Photo of Matthew Broderick by Tawni Bannister; Bianca Del Rio by Matt Crockett; Ryan J. Haddad by Stephen K. Mack; Lucas Hnath by Rebecca Martinez; Sarah Benson by Pavel Antonov.
MP: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY: In Concert @ Carnegie Hall
Original Broadway Cast Reunion to benefit MCC Theater
Monday, December 15, 2025 7 PM Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Originally produced on Broadway in 2014, the original cast of The Bridges of Madison County, led by Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale, reunites for one night only at Carnegie Hall to benefit MCC Theater. Jason Robert Brown conducts a 20-piece orchestra in an expanded version of his Tony Award-winning score. The production is directed by Bartlett Sher, with musical direction by Tom Murray.
Performers
Starring: Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale
Jason Robert Brown, Conductor
Featuring: Whitney Bashor, Caitlin Kinnunen, Derek Klena, Michael X. Martin, Cass Morgan, Ephie Aardema Sarnak, Jennifer Allen, Charlie Franklin, Kevin Kern, Katie Klaus, Luke Marinkovich, Paul Alexander Nolan, Aaron Ramey, and Dan Sharkey
Program
The Bridges of Madison County (in concert)
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Barlett Sher
Music Direction by Tom Murray
PF: Diversion @ The Barrow Group, November 20 – December 21 / December 29 – January 11
New York City Premiere of DIVERSION by Scott Organ
Winner of the Premiere Stages Playwriting Festival
Voted one of the top 10 NJ productions of 2024
When the integrity of a team of ICU nurses is called into question, unity is threatened and morals are put to the test…
Please visit https://www.barrowgroup.org/diversion/ for more information.
Jan Simpson’s Stagecraft: Scott Organ on “Diversion”
MP: Christine Pedi’s Snow Business @ The Laurie Beechman Theatre
One performance left! Saturday, December 27, 2025
Susie Clausen ‘Saxy Susie’ at Don’t Tell Mama
Broadway’s next openings:
Bug
Jan 8, 2026
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Every Brilliant Thing
Mar 12, 2026
Hudson Theatre
PF: Anna Christie @ St. Ann’s Warehouse, through February 1, 2026
Eugene O’Neill’s “Anna Christie,” directed by Thomas Kail
Two-time Emmy Award-winning, and Academy Award, Tony, and Golden Globe-nominated actress Mare Winningham and accomplished Broadway actors Jordan Barbour, Joe Carroll, Anthony Chatmon II, Timothy Hughes, and Noah Plomgren join previously announced cast members, Emmy Award winner, five-time Oscar nominee, and Tony nominee Michelle Williams and Tony nominees Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James.
Anna Christie @ St. Ann’s Warehouse Photo by Julieta Cervantes
MP: Porgy and Bess at the Met, through January 24, 2026
PF: Amahl And The Night Visitors @ Lincoln Center Theater, through January 4, 2026
The company of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
Photo by Julieta Cervantes
Phillip Boykin, Todd Thomas, and Bernard Holcomb
Photo by Julieta Cervantes
Albert Rhodes, Jr. and Joyce DiDonato
Photo by Julieta Cervantes
News:
Jasmine Amy Rogers named in The New York Times: The Breakout Stars of 2025
Across the arts, these 10 performers took a leap of faith this year and stuck the landing in a big way.
Playbill
San Francisco’s Historic Curran Theatre Sold to San Francisco Giants
Times Square Theater on 42nd Street
Is Studio 54 being forced to close down?
Without zoning relief to fund overdue renovations, Roundabout says it may have to shutter the storied theater.
Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett Will Star in Beaches On Broadway This Spring By Logan Culwell-Block
Lonny Price and Matt Cowart will co-direct the stage adaptation of Iris Rainer Dart’s novel, which became a blockbuster film in 1988.
The Jonathan Larson Project Sets U.K. Premiere By Andrew Gans, Margaret Hall
Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper, the project features more than 20 seldom-heard songs by the Pulitzer and Tony-winning writer.
Future Episodes:
Peter’s Brainteaser:
Its original production ran over 1,800 performances.
With a run like that, you’d think that the title would be kept now and forever.
And yet, fewer than 11 years later after the show’s original opening, that title was changed.
Name the show and explain the reason for the title change.
Michael’s Musical Moments
Music Opener: “We’ll Have the Lord’s Bright Blessing,” Jack Cassidy et al, from MR. MAGOO’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Music Closer: “Winter Was Warm,” end title chorus
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